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The customer's PayPal account failed validation. Please check the customer's PayPal details and advise them to verify their account or use a different payment method.

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There was a problem validating your PayPal account. Please verify your PayPal details and try again, or use a different payment method.

##Root Cause

  • Unverified PayPal account: The customer’s PayPal account has not completed the required verification steps.
  • Incorrect PayPal account details: The PayPal credentials provided are incorrect or incomplete.
  • Account restrictions: The customer’s PayPal account has limitations placed on it due to unresolved issues or pending verifications.
  • Payment authorization failure: PayPal failed to authorize the payment due to account configuration or compliance issues.

##Troubleshooting and Solutions

  • Ask the customer to verify their PayPal account and ensure all required verifications are completed.
  • Request the customer to double-check their PayPal login details and payment authorization status.
  • Recommend using a different payment method if the issue cannot be resolved immediately.
  • Contact PayPal support if the customer’s account appears valid but transactions continue to fail.
  • Clearly communicate to customers any account validation requirements before initiating PayPal payments.